www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 30 Aviation plans Guptill pilots New to remain Zealand to World on track T20 semi-finals WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH 2016 • 14 Jumada II 1437 • Volume 21 • Number 6744 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Emir condoles with Arab revolutions King of Belgium DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent will succeed: a cable of condolences to King Philippe of Belgium for the vic- tims of the criminal bombings in Brussels yesterday, reports QNA. The Emir strongly condemned Tunisian leader such despicable acts of terrorism, which violate all heavenly reli- gions, moral values and human principles. democracies to swamps for seditions The Emir reiterated Qatar’s and conflicts,” he added. The Tuni- rejection of violence and terrorism Islamic democracy sian experience which has impacted in all forms and manifestations, provides a safety the region, so its successful transi- irrespective of its motives and tion will also impact the region. causes. The Emir also expressed valve that ensures Al Ghannouchi talked about the his heartfelt condolences to the stability, says Tunisia experience saying, “We have King of Belgium and to the fami- managed to bring together the sec- lies of the victims and the Belgian Tunisia Ennahda ularists and the Islamists who have people, and wished the injured a leader Rashid Al been engaged in long conflicts, to speedy recovery. ensure democratic transition and H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani with winners of the Best Research Ghannouchi. adopted the principle of agree- ment instead of election in which and Best Innovation awards. AR Al-Baker Water taxis at the majority does not help in such fragile experience. “We firmly stood against the law International By Mohammed Osman of exclusion for the former regime Sheikha Moza calls for more The Peninsula elements.” Food Festival Tunisia today is facing the chal- lenge of terror and security alone is Arab investment in R&D By Raynald C Rivera not the solution. There is the need to The Peninsula DOHA: There is no contradiction look for solution on the economic, between Islam and democracy as social and educational fronts as well. some extremists think, and dicta- Al Ghannouchi was speaking at By Fazeena Saleem -day Annual Research Conference for development based on scientific DOHA: For the first time organis- torship is not unique for Muslims the 10th Aljazeera Forum here yes- The Peninsula 2016 (ARC 16) held under the theme research, particularly the political ers of the Qatar International Food and it is not genetically or cultur- terday, and the panel discussion he ‘Investing in Research and Innovat- will, quality education, financial Festival (QIFF) have introduced ally linked to Muslims, said Rashid Al was taking part as Keynote Speaker ing for Society.’ Also, the Inaugural resources, and R&D centres, in addi- water taxis as a transport option Ghannouchi, president of Ennahda was titled “Regional and Interna- QF Research & Development Best tion to world-class scientific and for visitors who wish to explore the Movement of Tunisia. tional Struggle in the Middle East”. DOHA: H H Sheikha Moza bint Research Project Award and Best academic partnerships,” said Sheikha culinary offerings at the three fes- He said Islamic democracy is, in Aljazeera Forum brings together Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foun- Innovation Award were presented Moza. Comparing investments in tival venues. fact, the safety valve which ensures political leaders, intellectuals, jour- dation (QF), yesterday urged the Arab during the opening plenary session. R&D in other parts of the world, she Four water taxis are availa- stability and prosperity of the Mus- nalists and activists from across the world to invest more in research and “Qatar is a primary emerging said, “In comparison with Western ble to transport visitors between lim and Arab countries. Arab world and beyond, to explore development and reiterated Qatar’s economy strategically investing in countries and Eastern Asia, the Arab the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) “I am quite optimistic that Arab and build dialogue on the future commitment to confront future chal- science, research and development world’s investment in research and Park, which is the main venue revolution would eventually suc- of the region in light of its current lenges through scientific research in accordance with the require- development is minimal, particularly of the festival, and QIFF satellite ceed despite the stumbling blocks situation. and sustainable development. ments of progress and solutions for in the private sector. locations including Katara and The it is facing and despite the region She delivered the Leadership various developmental challenges. Pearl-Qatar. having turned from promising → Continued on page 2 Address at the opening of the two Qatar possesses the success factors → Continued on page 2 “Every year, we look into the festival and think how we can expand and provide a better expe- rience to the visitors. One of the options we have suggested this year and hopefully will be suc- Around 35 killed in blasts at Brussels airport and Metro cessfully implemented is the water taxi,” Mashal Shahbik, Director of Festivals & Events at Qatar Tourism AFP Belgian authorities released pic- run. “This is a day of tragedy, a black Authority (QTA) told local media tures of two of the suspected suicide day,” Belgian Prime Minister Charles at the opening of QIFF yesterday. attackers pushing trollies through the Michel said and announced three The water taxis, which can terminal and said they were “actively days of national mourning after the accommodate ten passengers BRUSSELS: Belgium launched a searching” for a third whose bomb “deadliest attacks we have ever seen each, will operate on a fixed huge manhunt yesterday after a failed to go off. in Belgium”. schedule to take people from series of bombings claimed by the The fact that extremists were able Belgian King Philippe condemned MIA Park to The Pearl-Qatar and Islamic State group ripped through to hit high-profile targets in Brussels, the “cowardly and odious” assault. Katara and back. Brussels airport and a metro train, Europe’s symbolic capital, just months The Islamic State claimed the “We are offering the water killing around 35 people in the latest after IS militants killed 130 people in bombings, saying “soldiers of the taxis for an affordable price of attack to bring carnage to the heart Paris, will raise fresh questions about caliphate” had carried out the attack QR25 per person (one way) on a of Europe. the continent’s ability to cope with the against “the crusader state” of Bel- first come first served basis,” she Two huge blasts, both possibly terror threat. gium. Hundreds of flights and trains said, adding the taxis will operate caused by a suicide bomber, hit the It also underscores doubts about were cancelled yesterday as security from 4pm to 9.15pm. check-in hall at Zaventem Airport, how Belgium has allowed extremism across Europe was tightened after the Those interested to take the strewing the scene with blood and to develop unchecked, coming just bombings, which Michel branded water taxi should reserve a seat mangled bodies and sending hun- four days after the dramatic arrest “blind, violent and cowardly”. and time because the seats are dreds of terrified travellers fleeing in Brussels of key Paris suspect Salah A private security guard helps a wounded woman outside the Maalbeek limited. There’s also age restric- in terror. Abdeslam after four months on the → See also page 15 metro station in Brussels yesterday. tion for passengers. “We have age restriction for children for safety purposes. We don’t want accidents; we want everyone to enjoy the fes- tival,” she added. Clothes from trash bins sold at flea market → Continued on page 2 By Mukesh Sharma in Doha. A trouser or shirt gets me bags near trash bins, to be collected and used. Low purchasing power lets The Peninsula QR3.” This reporter found garments and sold off,” says a Bangladeshi, not families go for such things. The cheap — jalabiyas (women’s gowns), jeans, wishing to be named. thobe would give the woman the best shirts, trousers and thobes at Souq Qatari families often drop used out of her money.” Haraj being hawked for QR10 a piece. items in charity boxes for low-income Aspirational value is attached DOHA: Garments, shoes and toys col- Enquiries revealed the merchandise workers, thousands of whom benefited to the item, says Sobh, an Associ- lected from trash bins in Doha often came from several sources, includ- from a charity bazar held last year. ate Professor at the varsity, who has reach Souq Haraj, where they are sold ing from discarded wares in homes. Qatar Charity also has boxes at malls. researched consumer behaviour. to eager buyers at the weekend. Expa- Several men ply the activity like a A thobe bought by a Pakistani Many construction workers buy triates hawk the merchandise at the trade — spending hours digging into woman for QR10 at Souq Haraj came discarded clothes to put them on dur- decades-old flea market. trash containers and wheelie bins. with two used badminton racquets for ing work, says an expatriate. “Sweat Bangladeshi national Mahfuz (not Six-inch stilletoes, Lebanon- her sons. “They got those for free,” said and grime during work probably his real name) sells off shirts, trou- made sandals, formal blazers in pastel the woman, hiding her glee behind the demands they wear them under their sers and shoes he finds rummaging shades, and Moschino mobile phone face veil. jump suits worn to work.” Pakistan National Day through garbage bins. covers — Souq Haraj has all the used Dr Rana Sobh, Head of Man- Consumers, said Dr Sobh, try to supplement Included Pressed on how much an item luxury up for grabs.